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India vs Australia 1999 Galle ODI | Gilchrist–Symonds 132 Run Stand | D/L Drama | Aiwa Cup 1999

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Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @cricketmax87   Australia defeated India by eight wickets at Galle on August 23, 1999, in an Aiwa Cup encounter heavily affected by rain and decided by the Duckworth/Lewis method for the second consecutive day. India, batting first after winning the toss, struggled badly. Rain interruptions halted their innings at 65 for 3 before the match was reduced to 38 overs per side. India eventually set Australia a revised target of 159, which proved far from challenging. Sachin Tendulkar, clearly troubled by a bad back, laboured for 51 minutes to score just 14 runs. Only Ajay Jadeja and Robin Singh showed some resistance, but the overall batting performance lacked intent and momentum. Australia made light work of the chase thanks to a dominant 132-run second-wicket partnership between Adam Gilchrist and Andrew Symonds. Promoted to No. 3, Symonds played a brisk run-a-ball innings, striking a six and seven fours, while Gilchrist matched him run for run with seven boundaries of his own. Australia reached the target with almost nine overs to spare. India’s bowling was equally disappointing, with the pacers pitching the ball too short and failing to apply pressure. 🏆 Man of the Match: Andrew Symonds 📍 Venue: Galle 📅 Date: August 23, 1999 🏏 Tournament: Aiwa Cup 📊 Result: Australia won by 8 wickets (D/L method) A forgettable outing for India and a clinical, professional performance by Australia in rain-affected conditions. #indiavsaustralia #cricketmax #highlights #india #australia